Nickel Laterite Ore Sinters from China
Sinters produced from nickel laterite ores through rotary kiln agglomeration, containing nickel oxide with magnesium and silica gangue materials. Used directly in rotary kiln-electric furnace (RKEF) process for ferronickel. HTS 7501.20.00.00 covers these as nickel metallurgy intermediates.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Submit detailed mineralogical analysis to distinguish from raw ore classifications
• Monitor Indonesian export regulations for laterite-based products
• Use conveyor-safe packaging for high-volume smelter deliveries